2019 FAQs

It’s time to prepare for the 2019 NYLA/SSL Carol A. Kearney Leadership Institute,

TRANSFORM LEARNING WITH THE REIMAGINED ESIFC

August 7 & 8, 2019 ~~ Syracuse University Sheraton

This FAQ’s below and our Institute website should answer most of your questions.

If not, our e-mails are listed at the end of this FAQ and our phone numbers will be emailed to you.

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY

Registration 11-1

Ongoing: "Swag Swap": ongoing throughout the Institute! Bring along any READING themed tshirts/ socks/ mugs/ jewelry/ sweatshirts for the first ever SWAG SWAP... please make sure all items are CLEAN, NEARLY NEW. Great if you need different sizes, have more than you could ever use, want to refresh your wardrobe! Any items left will be donated!

1pm start time! Presentation:Barbara Stripling and “friends” ( SLS directors: Jen Cannell, J’aime Pfeiffer and Kerrie Burch)

1-2 pm: *Welcome and overview of program

2-2:40 * crosswalk between ESIFC, ISTE and the AASL Standards

2:40-3:10 * exploration of the ESIFC

3:10-3:25 * break

3:25-4:15 * sharing plans for using the ESIFC

4:15-4:45 *promotion at the school level

4:45-5 *wrap up

Lunch is not provided on Thursday, but there will be a snack bar set up during registration with veggies, fruit, cheese, crackers, hummus and beverages. Feel free to make a plate as you get settled in.

Buffet Dinner, 6-7pm

Breakout Bonanza, 7-8 pm

NOTE: Participation is not optional. This counts towards your CTLE credit.

Get to know your table mates as you attempt to answer the questions and break out of the box (so to speak) with the new ESIFC. Special thanks to: Sharon Fox & Mary Zdrojewski for volunteering to take point and create this experience!

Scholarship fundraiser and door prize giveaway mixer: 8 pm

The fundraiser and mixer is a “kick back and relax” while you support a great cause kinda’ night. After the Breakout Bonanza, we will turn the meeting room into an auction house of sorts where ALL the proceeds will go to the scholarship fund for 2020. This year there are BIG changes to this activity, so PLEASE be sure to visit the auction webpage for more information on how to support this worthy event.

THURSDAY

Buffet breakfast 7-8 am

Presentation 8am- 12pm

8-9:30 * welcome

* ESIFC lesson plans

9:30-10:15 * think, pair, share

10:15-10:30 * break

10:30-12 *creating an annotated agenda for your turn key training experience.

There will be one mid-morning coffee break and a group picture before lunch.

Buffet lunch, 12-1 pm

Presentation, 1-3 pm

1-2 * sharing of agendas

2-2:45 * development of a commercial for the ESIFC

2:45-3 * wrap up

**NYLA/SSL Board meeting starts at 3:30pm (board members only)**

Check in/check out

Syracuse University Sheraton 801 University Ave, Syracuse, NY

Wednesday: If you have booked a room, check-in begins at 4pm. If your room is ready before then, the front desk will allow you to check in earlier, however, we have a secure room where you can leave your luggage before check-in, so no worries about that.

Registration for the Institute will begin at 11am.

Programming will begin at 1pm - if you are commuting, park in the garage at the Sheraton and your parking will be validated at the front desk; just inform them you are with NYLA/SSL.

There is NO lunch included on Thursday, but we will have a “substantial” snack bar open during registration and will include veggies, fruit, cheese, crackers, hummus and beverages. We encourage you to make a plate and take it into the room while you get situated and ready to work. Water stations will be available throughout the day.

Thursday: If you have booked a room, check out is 12 noon. We have a secure room where you can leave your luggage until the end of the programming.

Programming will begin at 8am - if you are commuting, park in the garage at the Sheraton and your parking will be validated at the front desk, just inform them you are with NYLA/SSL. Commuters should join us for breakfast between 7 and 8 as that is included in your registration.

What should I bring?

*A connective device (laptop, iPad, notebook, etc.). REMEMBER your power cords/extension cords/outlet strips for the Institute session.

* The AASL Standards book if you have one. While not an absolute necessity, it may be referenced during the presentation and you might want it at your table for reference. If you ordered one with your registration, it will be provided to you at registration on Wednesday. Extras will be available for purchase ($99).

*The meeting room is air conditioned and might be cold. Bring a light sweater if you get cold easily.

* Baskets for the scholarship fundraiser and cash or checkbook! We will have a fundraiser on Thursday evening to benefit the Carol Kearney Leadership Retreat Scholarship. See the auction website for ideas about what to bring and information on our NEW format.

CASUAL dress is the word for these days – remember, even though we are working, it is still vacation for us! Please wear whatever is comfortable for you. The meeting room is air conditioned so t-shirts and shorts (with a sweater maybe) are appropriate. If you wish to take a walk around campus, bring a comfortable pair of sneakers or walking shoes.

This is a lot to take in….

How do I learn more about the Institute sessions and updated information?

Attendees are invited to frequently check the Institute website; changes and updates will be posted regularly and most questions can be answered by heading there. And, join and check the NYLS/SSL Facebook page and follow the Twitter feed. Official #s will be posted on these platforms and at the Institute.

If, after reading through this and the website, you still have questions, please e-mail ssledleadership@gmail.com.

We are looking forward to meeting you all and leaning from these two days together!

Sara and Lisa, NYLA/SSL Ed Leadership Co-Chairs

Sara: skjohns@gmail.com

Lisa: ssledleadership@gmail.com